Medical Assistant

Florida-Health-Care-Plans; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Health Care Plans is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support under the supervision of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager. You will perform vital signs, assist with procedures, handle limited clerical tasks, and participate in department education and quality improvement activities.

The role requires strong customer service, clear English communication, and the ability to work professionally under pressure.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school or one year previous Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice required.
• Current certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment through one of the following programs required: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA).
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR Certification (only acceptable programs are American Heart Association and the American Red Cross) or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Ability to provide care as evidenced by schooling or experience for patient as assigned.
• MED/SURG - Adult and geriatric patients in Primary Care Suites or Specialty Unit.
• PEDIATRICS- In Primary Care Suites or Specialty.
• Ability to type twenty (20) words per minute (wpm) is required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Clear English communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to remain professional when working under stressful situations.
• Scribing experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to various facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant performs direct patient care including vital signs, procedures and treatments under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager.
• Job responsibilities include performing assigned clerical duties, maintaining and cooperating in department specific education, and quality improvement programs.
• Demonstrates a professional and caring image at all times while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Florida Health Care Plans Policy and Procedures, practicing only within scope of education, training and/or experience.

Skills

Vital signs

Clerical duties

Customer service

English communication

Typing 20 wpm

Professionalism under stress

Scribing experience

Reliable transportation

Driver to facilities

Education

Medical Assistant Program (accredited)

1 year Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice

Certification within 1 year: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA)

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross) or within 90 days

Job description

The Medical Assistant preforms direct patient care including vital signs, procedures and treatments under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physician and Practice Manager. Job responsibilities include: performing assigned clerical duties, maintaining and cooperating in department specific education, and quality improvement programs. Demonstrates a professional and caring image at all times while maintaining patient confidentiality. Adheres to the Florida Health Care Plans Policy and Procedures, practicing only within scope of education, training and/or experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, skills and experience:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited school or one year previous Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice required.
• Current certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment through one of the following programs required: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NRCMA (NAHP), NCMA (NCCT), or CCMA (NHA).
• Current Professional Rescuer CPR Certification (only acceptable programs are American Heart Association and the American Red Cross) or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Ability to provide care as evidenced by schooling or experience for patient as assigned.
• MED/SURG - Adult and geriatric patients in Primary Care Suites or Specialty Unit.
• PEDIATRICS- In Primary Care Suites or Specialty.
• Ability to type twenty (20) words per minute (wpm) is required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Clear English communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to remain professional when working under stressful situations.
• Scribing experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to various facilities as needed.